- Bilkul Online Sunday Special
- The Week It Was | May 17 – 23 of 2026
🔶⚪🟢 National News (India)
Reliance Leads Weekly Market Gains
Six of India’s top-10 most-valued companies added over ₹74,000 crore in market valuation this week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer.
Fuel Price Hike Warning Amid Global Crisis
BPCL indicated that another increase in petrol and diesel prices may become unavoidable if international energy disruptions continue.
RBI Announces $5 Billion Dollar-Rupee Swap
The Reserve Bank of India announced a major liquidity infusion measure through a $5 billion dollar-rupee swap auction scheduled for May 26.
Dalal Street Braces for Volatile Week
Analysts expect Indian stock markets to remain sensitive to crude oil prices, FII activity, geopolitical tensions, and global market cues this week.
Major Q4 Earnings Week Ahead
Companies including ONGC, Asian Paints, IRCTC, Suzlon Energy, and Ashok Leyland are set to announce quarterly results in the coming days.
India-Canada Trade Talks Gain Momentum
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Canada with a 150-member industry delegation to strengthen trade and investment ties.
UPI and Digital Payments Continue Rapid Growth
India’s digital payment ecosystem maintained strong momentum, driven by increasing merchant adoption and rural penetration.
Oil Prices and Middle East Tensions Impact Markets
Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia continued to influence Indian equities, fuel prices, and investor sentiment.
Bullet Train Project Progresses Despite Cost Concerns
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor crossed major construction milestones even as reports highlighted rising project costs.
AI and Technology Investments Stay in Focus
India continued positioning itself as a global AI and innovation hub following the international India AI Impact Summit discussions earlier this year.
🌍 International News
Wall Street Heads for Another Strong Week
US stock markets moved higher as easing bond market pressure improved investor confidence, with the S&P eyeing another winning streak.
🌍 International News
International markets remained heavily influenced by artificial intelligence-driven investments and technology sector optimism.
Oil and Geopolitical Risks Shake Global Economy
Concern over Middle East tensions and oil supply disruptions continued to affect global trade, inflation, and investor sentiment.
US Pushes Energy Exports to India
The United States signaled stronger energy cooperation with India as Washington seeks to diversify global energy partnerships
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Global Economies Watch Inflation and Interest Rates Closely
Economists worldwide are closely monitoring inflation trends, central bank decisions, and slowing global growth indicators.
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